‘Solstice and Equinox’ Series with Jeanette Winterson CBE

Award-winning writer, acclaimed author and Professor of New Writing at The University of Manchester, Jeanette Winterson returns to the John Rylands Research Institute and Library this Christmas. For years, she has written a new story at Christmas time and twelve of these brilliantly imaginative, funny, and bold tales were published as Christmas Days: 12 Stories and 12 Feasts for 12 Days in 2018. She returns to the occasion this year, to read a story and talk about her work with Creative Manchester Director and poet, John McAuliffe.

The event is part of Creative Manchester’s ‘Solstice and Equinox’ series of events which brings innovative creative artists to The University of Manchester’s four Cultural Institutions. Each of our unique cultural institutions – the Whitworth, the John Rylands Research Institute and Library, Manchester Museum and Jodrell Bank Discovery Centre – focus on building civic, national and international partnerships to advance the social, environmental and individual wellbeing of our communities.

This merry evening takes place at 6pm on Thursday 5 December at John Rylands Research Institute and Library, Deansgate. Everyone is welcome.

It is FREE to register, but we ask you to consider donating to Manchester Youth Zone. Based in North Manchester, in one of the most deprived areas in England, they provide a unique, safe place for young people aged 8-19 (up to 25 with additional needs) to raise their aspirations and enjoy healthier, happier lives. To donate, please visit their website, or donate to the Manchester Youth Zone Christmas Campaign which opens for donations on 1st December.

Image credit: one of the most beautiful Renaissance manuscripts of The University of Manchester Library is a copy of Christianus Prolianus’ scientific treatise, Astronomia, produced in Naples around 1478 (Latin MS 53)

We want to make the event a positive experience for all participants. If you have particular access needs, please let us know in advance by providing details of any accessibility needs when registering for your ticket or by emailing us at [email protected].

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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

John Rylands Research Institute and Library, 150 Deansgate, Manchester, United Kingdom